Hard water is one of those things that a lot of people have, but few people even realize is a problem. It can slowly degrade the efficiency of your plumbing system for decades without you even realizing that it’s happening, until one day the problem is discovered and costs you a pretty penny to fix. There are a couple of things you can and should do to make sure that your home is properly protected from hard water, even if you’re not entirely sure that you have it. Read on to find out how to deal with potential hard water issues.